For many the street party is the highlight of Hogmanay itself, when the city centre is transformed into a massive outdoor party with live music, DJs, street theatre and a carnival atmosphere for tens of thousands of revellers.
But for those who prefer a more traditional Scottish party, the Assembly Rooms will play host to two ceilidhs on 31 December – including an early one for children.
A candlelit concert in St Giles’ Cathedral will feature the work of Bach and Mozart, while indie rock band Wet Leg headlines the Concert in the Gardens.
Alternatively party-goers can select one of three different genres of music to dance to at the Street Party Mega Silent Disco.
At midnight fireworks will light up the sky above Edinburgh Castle as revellers link arms and sing Robert Burns’ Auld Lang Syne.
